Community foundation · EIN 35-2036110
Dearborn Community Foundation Inc
Lawrenceburg, IN
Dearborn Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Lawrenceburg, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $1.68M in grants paid across 199 grants, with $39.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to City of Greendale, Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation and LifeTime Housing Group Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Dearborn Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Dearborn Community Foundation requires recipients to provide a final grant report within 6 months of the grant award date. The final grant report includes all necessary documentation to ascertain the proper use of grant funds in accordance with the grant agreement. The grant agreement is signed by an authorized representative of the organization as well as an authorized representative of the Dearborn Community Foundation before funds are released to the grantee organization. The grant agreement specifically and clearly expresses the purpose of the grant. All unused grant funds must be returned to the Foundation by the grantee.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. is a catalyst to connect people who care with causes that improve the quality of life in our community by advancing cultural, educational and social opportunities, while preserving our community's heritage and helping donors to create a permanent legacy in Dearborn County.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Greendale | Greendale, IN | The Greendale Beautification project & purchasing a drone for the Greendale Police Department | $205,000 |
| Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation | Lawrenceburg, IN | Needs of the organization | $150,966 |
| LifeTime Housing Group Inc | Dillsboro, IN | toward the $3 million addition of an 11-unit building at North Dearborn Village Senior Apartments contingent upon the organization providing proof it has secure | $122,767 |
| Miller York Volunteer Fire Department | Guilford, IN | Towards the purchase of a new rescue engine contingent upon the organization providing proof it has secured the additional funding for the total purchase and ot | $76,000 |
| North Dearborn Community Park Inc | Guilford, IN | towards playground equipment contingent upon the organization providing proof it has secured additional funds to complete the playground project | $75,000 |
| City of Aurora | Aurora, IN | Endowment distribution & the beautification & landscaping around the flagpole area and memorial at the Huey helicopter in Aurora's Lesko Park | $73,629 |
| Dearborn County Treasurer | Lawrenceburg, IN | Endowment distribution | $71,439 |
| Town of Dillsboro | Dillsboro, IN | towards the construction of the Pickleball courts and other needs of the organization | $54,328 |
| St John Ev Lutheran Church and School | Aurora, IN | Emergency boiler replacement, roof replacement, and other needs of the organization | $32,690 |
| St Lawrence School | Lawrenceburg, IN | Technology needs for the school to include 40 Chromebooks, replacement data switches, network support, maintenance, backup, subscription | $31,123 |
| Aurora Lions Club | Aurora, IN | The 2025 Aurora Farmer's Fair | $31,055 |
| Ross Foundation Inc | Dillsboro, IN | Needs of the organization | $30,766 |
| Dearborn County Historical Society Inc | Lawrenceburg, IN | Roof replacement & endowment distribution | $30,547 |
| South Dearborn Dollars For Scholars | Aurora, IN | — | $25,798 |
| Hillforest Historical Foundation | Aurora, IN | Wine cellar restoration, endowment distribution, and other needs of the organization | $23,638 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church Farmers Retreat | Dillsboro, IN | for the bell tower and floor repair only - no painting - restoration of the one-room schoolhouse contingent upon the organization providing proof it has secured | $20,000 |
| Lawrenceburg Main Street Inc | Lawrenceburg, IN | 2025 Winter Wonderland and music on the river | $19,000 |
| Safe Passage Inc | Batesville, IN | We Help, We Hope, We Heal fundraising event | $12,500 |
| New Horizons Rehabilitation Inc | Batesville, IN | Needs of the organization | $12,128 |
| Youth Encouragement Services Inc | Aurora, IN | needs of the organization | $10,229 |
| Laughery Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 146 | Lawrenceburg, IN | 2025 Cops and Kids program for Dearborn County children | $9,750 |
| Dearborn County 4H Club Association | Aurora, IN | — | $9,736 |
| North Dearborn Pantry Incorporated | West Harrison, IN | Needs of the organization | $9,589 |
| Dearborn County Girls Softball Inc | Lawrenceburg, IN | insurance, uniforms and equipment (field dry and chalk, line marker, fence padding, bases, catcher's equipment, and softballs) for their 2025 season. | $8,000 |
| Dillsboro Summer Recreation Inc | Dillsboro, IN | uniforms (shirts, pants, belts, socks and hats) for approximately 175 players and equipment (baseballs, softballs, base set, base plugs, ground anchors, drag ma | $8,000 |
The 25 largest of 199 grants listed on the return. 161 grants to individuals ($249K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Dearborn Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Dearborn Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Dearborn Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $1,677,020 in grants paid (199 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Dearborn Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to City of Greendale (IN), $205K, Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation (IN), $151K, LifeTime Housing Group Inc (IN), $123K, Miller York Volunteer Fire Department (IN), $76K and North Dearborn Community Park Inc (IN), $75K.